Citroën Berlingo III (2018–today)
Citroën Berlingo III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 hp problems
The Citroën Berlingo III used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2021 (ë-Berlingo 136 CV 50 kWh). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022)” (high severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Citroën Berlingo III, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.
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Engine score on this car
6.8 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the Berlingo III. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Citroën Berlingo III
4.8 out of 10Low reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Stellantis e-CMP: motor síncrono de 100 and 115 kW and baterías de 50 a 75 kWh · Electrical
- Name
- ë-Berlingo 136 CV 50 kWh
- Faults that affect it
- 3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
e-CMP 50 kWh, 136 hp (2019-2024)2019–2024 · 136 hp
With cautionCars built before 2022 may have two outstanding campaigns: one for a high-voltage power cut (2022) and one for battery control calibration (2023). Check with the VIN that they were carried out. The battery, on the other hand, holds up well: Aviloo measures a median of 94% at 50,000 km and 90.7% at 150,000 km in the e-208 and Corsa-e.[2][3][4]
Faults that affect the Berlingo III
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) has 5 documented faults in total.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryTraction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022)A faulty software calibration of the battery control unit could misread the cell voltage or temperature and trigger an emergency motor cut-out. It affected Stellantis and Toyota electric cars built in 2022.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalChargingOn-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interruptedOwners of the e-208, e-2008, Corsa-e, ë-C4 and 600e mainly cite faults with the on-board charger, the cable lock or the charging port, which stop AC charging even when the battery is healthy.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsFaulty air-conditioning compressor that can cut the drivetrain (2023)In 2023 the KBA published a campaign for Opel, Peugeot, Citroën and DS electric cars over a faulty air-conditioning compressor that can cause the drivetrain to disconnect. It is fixed with a software update.
All versions and faults of the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)
What to check before buying a used Citroën Berlingo III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) (since 2021)
Other engines and gearboxes of the Citroën Berlingo III
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Citroën Berlingo III outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonClimate controlAir conditioning compressor stator wiring faultTwo successive recalls, in 2023 and 2024, cover Berlingo IIIs built between 2021 and 2024 in which the air conditioning compressor stator wiring can fail and even switch the engine off while driving; a reliability survey also documents a genuine compressor failure at 30,200 km.Appears at around 30,200 km
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyFront passenger seat belt out of specificationA 2019 recall (ref. R2019393) covers Berlingo IIIs built between July 2018 and November 2019 whose outer front passenger seat belt may not meet its specification; owner reports document genuine seat belt and airbag warnings in that same period.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorEngine undertray can trap material (fire risk)A 2022 recall (ref. R2022299) covers Berlingo IIIs built between November 2017 and September 2021 whose lower metal engine undertray can trap material next to the exhaust, with a risk of fire.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchDifficulty engaging gears in the manual gearbox and clutch vibrationA reliability survey documents 4 cases of difficulty engaging gears (mainly 3rd, 4th and reverse) from 35,000 km, and 2 cases of clutch vibration or seizing with premature flywheel cracking from 28,000 km.Appears at around 28,000 km
- High severityFrequency: RareBrakesHandbrake mechanism component out of specificationA 2019 recall (ref. R2019133) covers vehicles built between 7 November 2017 and 8 January 2019 with a handbrake mechanism component out of specification; that window spans the end of the Berlingo II and the start of the Berlingo III.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën Berlingo III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 hp reliable?
The Citroën Berlingo III used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2021 (ë-Berlingo 136 CV 50 kWh). 3 documented faults affect it; the most important is “traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022)” (high severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Citroën Berlingo III, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.
What faults does the Citroën Berlingo III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 50 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022) (high severity), on-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted (medium severity) and faulty air-conditioning compressor that can cut the drivetrain (2023) (medium severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Citroën Berlingo III?
The safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi in its 1.5 BlueHDi with 8 mm chain (from February 2023) version, with a «Buy» verdict.
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Sources
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